Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena attended the closing ceremony of Operation Netra 1.0, a mega eye-care initiative organised by the Fire and Fury Corps in collaboration with Army Hospital (R&R), the Health Department and SNM Hospital, Leh.
Record High-Altitude Medical Achievement
The initiative achieved a significant milestone with:
- Over 200 cataract surgeries successfully performed
- Camps conducted across remote regions including Tangtse, Nyoma, Chushul, Nubra and Kargil
- A record for eye surgeries at the highest altitude in India
Healthcare Outreach in Remote Regions
Operation Netra 1.0 aimed to:
- Provide specialised healthcare services in difficult terrains
- Reach underserved populations in remote Ladakh
- Improve quality of life through advanced medical care
Collaborative Effort
The programme was executed through joint efforts of:
- Indian Army
- Army Hospital (R&R)
- Ladakh Health Department
- SNM Hospital, Leh
Praise for Medical Teams
The Lieutenant Governor commended:
- Doctors and paramedical staff
- Indian Army personnel
- All stakeholders involved in the initiative
for their dedication in delivering impactful healthcare services.
Strengthening Civil-Military Cooperation
The initiative highlights:
- Effective civil-military collaboration
- Commitment to humanitarian outreach
- Continued efforts to support communities in challenging environments
